Archive | Memorial & Veterans’s Day

Here’s another fun idea for 2 variations of a Star Spangled Watermelon Bowl. These ideas are great for celebrating the 4th of July or any other patriotic occasion. This video will give you a quick overview of how I created these 2 variations of a watermelon bowl. Click the image below to view the video. […]

Here is an easy and fun idea for an American Flag fruit tray that will also serve as a patriotic table decoration, at least until it is eaten. ;~) It’s perfect for any 4th of July party! You can make this fruit tray that looks like an American flag by arranging watermelon and canary melon […]

Want a fun and different way to serve up cool summer drinks? How about a tapped keg made from a watermelon? Here is a watermelon keg that Cindy Rozich, who is one of my student/customers (who has gone pro), made for the 4th of July. Isn’t it fun? (more…)

Pat O’Brien, one of my students, showcased his beautiful patriotic watermelon carvings at the “Red, White and You” 4th of July celebration near Fayetteville, North Carolina. You might remember Pat from blog post I published earlier about Pat’s journey from a beginner carver to a culinary competition medalist. Now you can see what he carved for […]

After the recent July 4th celebrations here in the United States, several readers sent me photos of their patriotic watermelon carvings. It’s great to see that so many people are using their creativity with fruit carving to celebrate special events like July the 4th. In fact, vegetable and fruit carvings are a great addition to any special […]

I recently featured a 4th of July carved watermelon eagle by Chef Jim Morgan in a previous post. After this, I was delighted to receive even more photos from readers with creative food ideas from their Independence Day celebrations. The bald eagle is the official bird of America, so it’s really fun to see different interpretations […]

Several months ago someone sent me these great photos of cold cuts, meats and cheeses arranged to look like Eagles. Aren’t they beautiful? I saved them to show you for the 4th of July. I wish I could give credit to the food artist who created these lovely eagle platter arrangements but, by the time […]

Are you looking for some new watermelon carving ideas? With warmer days comes more outdoor barbecues, picnics, outdoor celebrations and juicy sweet watermelons. This article showcases the work of one of my students, Rose Flores and will show you some great ideas that you can use for your summer celebrations. Here is a great idea […]

What Customer/Students are Saying about Nita’s Lessons

“When I first saw the carving, it was overwhelming to think of carving it. But after you showed how, it’s so much easier than it seemed.” – Shannon Hull

Shannon Hull- Videographer, San Diego, CA

“I am happy to share with you some of my latest projects, some of which you teach in your videos. The unique tea set and all other objects in the picture are all made out of fruits and vegetables. I hope you enjoy them.

The green cup is made from a mini honeydew melon, the red one from a beet, the kettle from papaya, the plates from pumpkin and turnip, the napkin from turnip.”

Tzipy Cohen

Tzipy Cohen- Professional Caterer and Fruit Carver, Israel

“I wanted to share with you some of the carvings I did for my daughters bridal shower. Your carvings were an inspiration to my carvings. Thank you for your time.” Evelyn

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Nita is inviting you into the world of fruit and vegetable carving. You'll join thousands of others who've become watermelon carving and fruit carving experts using Nita's simple and easy-to-follow food art instructions! Her how to garnish & melon carving video lessons will show you how to sculpt beautiful fruit bouquets & arrangements! Create spooky pumpkin carving creations this Halloween.